Bare Copper bare6str7sd315r 6 Awg Bare Copper Wire 315 Ft

Product Description

The BARE COPPER bare6str7sd315r is a 6 AWG, 7-strand soft drawn bare copper conductor supplied on a 315-foot reel. Soft drawn stranding gives the wire flexibility for routing through conduit, around obstacles, and into tight terminal connections without kinking. Rated at 130 amps, it is sized for grounding electrodes, bonding runs, service entrance grounding conductors, and equipment grounding applications across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pool bonding work. The 7-strand construction distributes mechanical stress across multiple conductors, reducing the risk of fatigue failure at termination points. Licensed electricians and journeymen are the primary installers, though pool and HVAC bonding work frequently involves this conductor as well.

This conductor is used in residential and light commercial installations where a bare copper grounding or bonding conductor is required by code. Common applications include grounding electrode conductors from service panels to ground rods or water pipe electrodes, equipment bonding in pool and spa installations per NEC Article 680, and HVAC equipment grounding. The 315-foot reel length suits full-service installations and larger bonding grids without mid-run splices.

Key Features

• 6 AWG conductor size rated at 130 amps continuous
• 7-strand soft drawn construction for increased flexibility versus solid wire
• Bare copper material ensures low-resistance grounding and bonding connections
• 0.184-inch outer diameter fits standard conduit fill calculations for 6 AWG
• 315-foot reel reduces waste and simplifies inventory for full-service jobs
• Weight of 81 pounds per 1,000 feet allows accurate material estimation by reel fraction

Compatibility

Designed for use as a bare copper grounding or bonding conductor in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pool service applications requiring 6 AWG bare stranded copper per NEC specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation must comply with applicable NEC articles governing grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, and pool bonding conductors. De-energize all circuits and verify zero voltage with a meter before terminating at panel lugs or grounding electrode connections. Use listed compression or mechanical connectors rated for bare copper and the applicable conductor size. Conduit fill, bend radius, and connector torque specifications should follow the connector manufacturer instructions and local adopted code edition.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Material: Copper
• Conductor Size: 6 AWG
• Current Rating: 130 amps
• Stranding: 7-strand soft drawn
• Outer Diameter: 0.184 inches
• Reel Length: 315 feet
• Weight: 81 pounds per 1,000 feet

Standard Information

• Brand: BARE COPPER
• Manufacturer Part Number: bare6str7sd315r